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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 244.58 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 244.58 and 146.13 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 244.58 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/244.58 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 244.58 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 35,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740.48/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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